Butler, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53007
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,841
- 920/sq mi High-density area
- $60,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $244,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Butler pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 920
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53007 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53007 covers 2.0 square miles in Butler, Waukesha County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,841 residents on file, a density of 920 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53007 reports a modest median household income of $60,000 (23% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,086. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,700 (2% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $890; 51.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53007 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53007.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
28 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53007, Butler, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,841
Population
2.0
Area (sq mi)
920
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53007?
45.4
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
10.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,000
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$34,086
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53007 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Butler, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,000 14th percentile higher than 14% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
849housing units
849
Total Housing Units
798
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53007 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.8% | 161 |
| 2020 | -0.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 177 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 200 |
| 2024 | – | 237 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 179 business establishments in ZIP 53007, employing approximately 3,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,605,000.
179
Businesses
3,357
Employees
$218.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 17.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53007 vs 53225 →
ZIP 53007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53218
Milwaukee (53218)
40,625 residents
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
35,651 residents
- 53216
Milwaukee (53216)
32,264 residents
- 53225
Milwaukee (53225)
25,706 residents
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
25,165 residents
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
21,686 residents
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
21,284 residents
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
19,425 residents
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
18,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53007 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53122
Elm Grove (53122)
$157,962 median income
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
$126,739 median income
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
$123,750 median income
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
$100,031 median income
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
$93,132 median income
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
$76,980 median income
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
$67,803 median income
- 53007 $60,000
Butler (53007)
$60,000 median income
- 53225 $56,545
Milwaukee (53225)
$56,545 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53007 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53225 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,706 | 1.5 mi |
| 53222 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,165 | 2.5 mi |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 3.5 mi |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 5,985 | 4.2 mi |
| 53218 | Milwaukee, WI | 40,625 | 4.0 mi |
| 53224 | Milwaukee, WI | 21,284 | 4.1 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 4.3 mi |
| 53051 | Menomonee Falls, WI | 35,651 | 3.8 mi |
| 53216 | Milwaukee, WI | 32,264 | 5.0 mi |
| 53045 | Brookfield, WI | 21,686 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53007, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,841 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53007 in?
ZIP code 53007 (Butler) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53007?
ZIP code 53007 in Butler, WI has a population of 1,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53007?
The median household income in ZIP 53007 is $60,000, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53007?
The median home value in ZIP 53007 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53007?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53007 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53007?
ZIP code 53007 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 3,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53007?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53007 are: Construction (32), Wholesale trade (28), Manufacturing (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53007?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53007 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53007?
In ZIP code 53007, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53007?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53007 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53007?
In ZIP code 53007, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53007?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53007 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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